Melons

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe by doubling their own charter ships capacity from next season. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, said, "What I see is a strong increase in." read more

Considering the effects of the recent rain and hail storms on melon and watermelon crops in Murcia, José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector at the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), stated that... read more

Od początku maja hiszpańskie arbuzi dołączyły do dostaw z Maroka, które już od lutego/marca znajdują się na półkach francuskich supermarketów. Te kampanie są utrudnione przez brak konsumpcji. "Zła pogoda naprawdę nie pozwoliła nam przeprowadzić dobrej kampanii. Arbuzi są" read more

We are entering the peak of the melon and watermelon campaign, and to understand the main trends at play, we visited CAAB, where the President, Marco Marcatilici, provided an overview of the situation: "Consumption shows fluctuating trends due to weather temperatures and conditions." read more

Foodiq Global and Melons Australia have teamed up for a research project to determine the health advantages of eating melons and to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and consumers to enhance the importance of melons in a healthy diet. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

Every summer it's the same: you go to your fruit shop or supermarket for a melon. You look at one and then another, you touch them, you tap them to see how they sound... but the truth is, until you open it, you have no idea how it's going to turn out. Do you want to get it right? Then take these tips into account

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The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Doğan explained, "The fact that the European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per decares of land (Decare = 1,000 m2). If prices remain stable, our farmers will benefit greatly." read more

Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions. read more

Mistranslation: The European Football Championship, which is scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has unexpectedly benefited watermelon producers in Adana.

Corrected translation: The European Football Championship, scheduled to start in Munich, Germany on June 14, has brought an unexpected benefit to watermelon producers in Adana. read more

"We need to convey a message of calm, the quality has not been affected," said José Canovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia-Proexport, in a resounding manner.

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The campaign for Pugliese Fioroni figs is starting with high volumes. There is an increase in the quantities of melons coming mainly from Mantua, both smooth and netted varieties. The sale of Italian peaches and Platicarpa has begun. The quality of Italian cherries is still not high, due to... read more

W ostatnich latach supermarkety starały się bardzo pomysłowo wyróżniać swoje działy z owocami i warzywami. W tym tygodniu w supermarkecie Auchan w Cognac (departament Charente), prezentowane są arbuz i melony. Na wystawie znajduje się traktor wypełniony dużymi arbuzami. read more

I am excited about melons right now because they are in season and taste delicious. They are a refreshing and hydrating fruit, perfect for enjoying during hot summer days. Melons also come in a variety of types, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, each offering its unique flavor profile. Overall, melons are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in various ways, whether eaten on their own, added to salads, or blended into smoothies. read more

The melon campaign for Coop Soledi Parete (Caserta) is positive. Production started early this year, volumes have increased by 20% compared to last year, and the products maintain a good level of quality. We discussed this with the director. read more

At the end of May, BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the Belgian 2024 season. This marks the earliest they have ever been on the market, according to reports. The first melons, of the Charentais variety, are grown in greenhouses using a unique vertical growing method. read more

This week, retailers emphasized graduation and Father's Day celebrations by showcasing a variety of festive produce options. There was a strong focus on both conventional and organic fruits, with peaches, nectarines, cherries, cantaloupes, and watermelons being heavily promoted. Many store chains also featured summertime items. read more